Purpose of the Job

To provide an innovative, responsive and effective value adding Information Systems and other Audit Services and to the polytechnic by assisting the Governing Council and the Management in evaluating and recommending improvements in the effectiveness of enterprise risk Management, internal control systems and corporate governance.

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Duties and Responsibilities

  • Consistency in reviewing and giving viable recommendations on compliance requirements, optimal efficiency and cost containment with regard to information systems of the polytechnic.
  • Review of KNP’s critical systems, recommendation and implementation of appropriate and adequate IT security controls to mitigate and minimize information security risks.
  • Continuous review of controls in place to identify and close gaps and provide continuous assurance on the governance, security and robustness of the polytechnic’s information systems
  • Review robustness of the polytechnic’s information system security and effectiveness of systems (policies, processes, procedures and tools) in escalating and investigating with Information System security violations.
  • To effectively maintain quality assurance for the polytechnic’s information systems in manner that consistently meets established standards or benchmarks.
  • To review and assure Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of all information resources in the polytechnic.
  • Carry out vulnerability assessments, internal and external penetration tests for all the IT systems.
  • Facilitate Risk assessments for all IT resources with consistent follow up for issues closure to ensuring efficient and effective mitigation of all identified risks.
  • Support the Head of Internal Audit in ensuring timely assurance on all ICT related matters to the polytechnic’s stakeholders.
  • Provide adequate assurance on the governance, controls, risk management, value for money, implementation, utilization, vendor management, revenue assurance, customer service/convenience, user support, change management, conversant with SQL database management and data quality in all the polytechnic’s digital channels.
  • To support the internal audit department in comprehensive data analytics as a tool for effective assurance.
  • Offer consulting/advisory reviews during project implementation.
  • Act as the liaison person with external IS auditors/consultants during scheduled reviews.
  • Facilitate on information security in the polytechnic.
  • Perform other audits assigned in relations to various audits in the polytechnic.

Requirements, the applicant should:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, information technology.
  • CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
  • Over 3 years working experience in in information Technology audits preferably in higher learning institution.
  • Member of Institute of Internal Auditors in good standing.
  • Member of ISACA and in good standing

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How to Apply

Interested and qualifies candidates should submit handwritten application, a detailed curriculum vitae(CV),copies of academic certificates, transcripts and professional
certificates, National ID card or passport testimonials and other relevant supporting document to the address below on or before 19th January,2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CHIEF PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL/ SECRETARY GOVERNING
KISI, NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC
P. O. Box 222 – 40200,
KISII